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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 435.30 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 435.30 and 135.98 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 435.30 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/435.30 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 435.30 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 59,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,192.09/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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